Everything we have, everything we are, and everything we will become is a gift from God. As stewards of those gifts, we are called to return a portion of our time, talent and treasure in gratitude for God’s great bounty. The Diocese of Charlotte – with its parishes, offices, agencies, schools and outreach ministries – has many ways for you to give back in gratitude to God:
Donate online
Secure donations can be made online via credit card or direct debit at www.charlottediocese.org/donations for:
Catholic Charities
Catholic Conference Center
Catholic Schools
Catholic Campus Ministry
Charlotte Catholic High School Capital Campaign
Christ the King High School Capital Campaign
Diocesan Support Appeal (DSA)
Eucharistic Congress
Priests’ Retirement & Benefits Collection
Seminarian Education Campaign
Donate by mail
Donations in any amount may be made via mail directly to the Diocese of Charlotte, or to any of the ministries mentioned at left. Checks should be made payable to the particular program (as listed above), except for Campus Ministry, which should be made payable to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte. Please designate in the memo section of your check where your gift should be directed. Please send donations to:
Diocese of Charlotte
Attn: Finance Office
1123 South Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28203-4003
Securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds)
Gifts of stock may be made via electronic transfer or by physical certificate. The Diocese of Charlotte maintains a brokerage account with Wells Fargo Advisors for the purpose of processing electronic transfers to the diocese for the benefit of the diocese or any of its parishes, schools or agencies. Refer to the Stock Donations Form section at https://tinyurl.com/mr739624 for detailed guidance on initiating a transfer of stock.
Planned giving and endowments
Many people choose to contribute to the future of the Church in western North Carolina through planned gifts, including real estate, life estate, retirement account plans, life insurance policies, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts made through a will or living trust.
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte aims to provide long-term financial stability for the diocese and its parishes, schools, ministries and agencies. Through endowments and other planned gifts, it provides a means to generate income to help sustain the long-term strength and viability of Catholic institutions in western North Carolina. The foundation currently has over 370 endowments.
Making a gift in your will
To leave a bequest to the Church in your will, use the following language:
- For a parish, Catholic school or Catholic agency, the listing should be:
“Michael T. Martin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, or his Successors in Office for the (name and city of parish, school or agency).” - For the diocese, the listing should be: “Michael T. Martin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte, or his Successors in Office.”
- For the Diocese of Charlotte Foundation, the listing should be: “Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte to be added to or establish the (name) endowment fund.”
Who to contact
For details about any of these planned giving opportunities, contact:
Gina Rhodes: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 704-370-3364
Jacki McCarthy:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 704-370-3348
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Donate online
Donate securely online at www.ccdoc.org/online/donate, using a credit or debit card or EFT/ACH.
Donate by mail
Donations may be mailed to:
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte
Attn: Central Processing Office
1123 South Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28203-4003
Checks should be made payable to Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte. (Please include your address, daytime phone number and parish.)
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If you would like to donate via stock, IRA contribution, family foundation or charitable gift fund, call 704-370-3349.
Vehicle donations
Catholic Charities also has opportunities for you to donate your car, truck, RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle. For details, visit www.ccdoc.org/donate/donate-cars-vehicles, or call (toll-free) 855-930-GIVE or 855-930-4483 to speak with Catholic Charities’ partner, Charitable Auto Resources.
Food donations
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte’s food pantries in Charlotte, Winston-Salem and Asheville rely heavily on donated food and non-food items for weekly distribution to clients.
For food pantry locations and drop-off times, visit www.ccdoc.org/donate/donate-grocery-items.
Furniture, household items
Refugees often arrive in this country with few material possessions. Their initial needs are many. Catholic Charities depends on donations of gently used furniture and household items to prepare a comfortable, welcoming home for newly arriving refugee families in the Charlotte area. Donated items must be clean and in good repair.
ASHEVILLE: Donations needs are ever evolving, so please consult our sign-up form for details. Please send details of the items you have to offer. Donations should be clean and in good condition. Questions? Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
CHARLOTTE: Please email Mohamed Ali at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a list and photos of items, along with donor contact information and pick-up location. If you have questions, call 704-370-3251.
WINSTON-SALEM: Furniture and household items are not generally accepted at this location. Questions? Call: 336-727-0705.